Haryana

Massive explosion reported in Haryana’s Yamunagar as gas cylinder explodes, children among 10 injured

Massive explosion reported in Haryana’s Yamunagar as gas cylinder explodes, children among 10 injured

Balwinder Singh - A massive explosion was reported in Salempur village of the Vyaspur area in Yamunanagar on Wednesday morning after a gas cylinder exploded while being replaced at a factory, leaving more than 10 people injured including children.   According to information, workers at the factory were changing the cylinder when it suddenly exploded, triggering panic among the nearby areas.  All ten victims were seriously injured and were immediately taken to the Civil Hospital in Jagadhri, where they are currently undergoing treatment. Some critically injured people were referred to PGI, Chandigarh. All the injured are reported to belong to migrant…
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Haryana gangster Rao Inderjeet Yadav arrested in Dubai, extradition process underway

Haryana gangster Rao Inderjeet Yadav arrested in Dubai, extradition process underway

Balwinder Singh :- Rao Inderjeet Yadav, a Haryana-based gangster who had been absconding since 2024, has been arrested in Dubai, according to official sources. He had fled India following his alleged involvement in a high-profile murder case and had remained on the run since then. Authorities in Dubai have reportedly sought necessary documentation from Indian agencies, indicating that the process to bring him back to India may begin soon. Officials suggest that legal formalities for his extradition are currently in progress. Yadav, a native of Rohtak, is facing multiple criminal charges across Haryana and Uttar Pradesh. Police records indicate that…
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Haryana to Offer Financial Aid for UPSC, HPSC Aspirants Clearing Prelims; Free Coaching in Universities Announced

Haryana to Offer Financial Aid for UPSC, HPSC Aspirants Clearing Prelims; Free Coaching in Universities Announced

Chandigarh, April 8 – Haryana Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini announced that youth who clear the preliminary examinations of UPSC, HPSC, and Judicial Services will be provided financial assistance by the state government to support their further coaching expenses. He stated that under the “Mukhyamantri Yuva Pratibha Protsahan Yojana”, economically weaker candidates will receive financial assistance ranging from ₹25,000 to ₹70,000. The Chief Minister was addressing a felicitation ceremony for newly selected candidates of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) held here today. On this occasion, Cooperation Minister Dr. Arvind Sharma, Chief Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister, Sh.…
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Haryana Reviews ₹474-Crore AI Programme, Plans to Skill 1 Lakh Youth and Support 100+ Startups

Haryana Reviews ₹474-Crore AI Programme, Plans to Skill 1 Lakh Youth and Support 100+ Startups

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh)– Haryana Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini held a review meeting on Wednesday to assess the progress of the Haryana AI Development Programme (HAIDP), a ₹474 crore initiative being developed jointly with the World Bank under a 70:30 funding arrangement between the Bank and the state. MD Hartron Sh. J.Ganeshan and other officers remained present. It was informed in the meeting that the Preliminary Project Report (PPR) of the programme has been approved by the Department of Economic Affairs, Government of India, in January this year, following clearances from the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)…
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Haryana Introduces Tech-Driven Reforms in Crop Procurement, CM Saini Assures Full Purchase of Farmers’ Produce

Haryana Introduces Tech-Driven Reforms in Crop Procurement, CM Saini Assures Full Purchase of Farmers’ Produce

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh)– Haryana Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini, while addressing a press conference held today at the Civil Secretariat in Chandigarh, said that the opposition is unnecessarily spreading misinformation regarding the procurement system in an attempt to mislead farmers, which is unfortunate. He stated that the state government is fully committed to the welfare of farmers and will ensure the procurement of every single grain of their produce. The government has implemented comprehensive reforms in the procurement system and appointed nodal officers in every mandi. He informed that senior officials have been assigned the responsibility of regularly monitoring…
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Haryana Health Department Launches Statewide Campaign on World Health Day, Screens Over 4,000 Citizens Across Districts

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh)- Haryana’s Health Department on Tuesday launched a statewide awareness campaign on World Health Day, with Additional Chief Secretary, Health & Family Welfare, Dr. Sumita Misra calling on citizens to reject misinformation and embrace science-based healthcare practices. Aligning with this year’s global theme “Together for Health. Stand with Science,” Dr. Misra emphasised that combating health misinformation was now as critical as combating disease itself. “A wrong piece of health information shared on a mobile phone can undo months of public health work on the ground,” she said. “We must build a society where people trust science, question myths,…
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No LPG Shortage in Haryana, State Ensures Smooth Fuel Supply and Expands Distribution Network

No LPG Shortage in Haryana, State Ensures Smooth Fuel Supply and Expands Distribution Network

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): The Haryana government has assured residents that there is no shortage of LPG or fuel across the state, with authorities confirming that the supply chain is functioning efficiently and without disruption. The review came during a high-level meeting chaired by Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi, who assessed the distribution of LPG cylinders and the expansion of the PNG (Piped Natural Gas) network. The meeting, held in Chandigarh, was also attended virtually by Deputy Commissioners from all districts to evaluate ground-level implementation. Focus on Last-Mile Delivery During the discussions, the Chief Secretary directed district officials to ensure seamless delivery…
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Haryana Government Employees to be Equipped with AI Skills, Chief Secretary Directs Departments to Enhance AI Skilling

Haryana Government Employees to be Equipped with AI Skills, Chief Secretary Directs Departments to Enhance AI Skilling

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): In a forward-looking initiative aimed at strengthening technology-driven governance, Haryana Chief Secretary Sh. Anurag Rastogi has written to all Administrative Secretaries, Heads of Departments, training institutes, Boards, Corporations and Vice-Chancellors of universities across the state, urging them to promote Artificial Intelligence (AI) skilling among government employees through the iGOT Karmayogi platform.The move is part of the state government’s broader efforts to build a more efficient, responsive and citizen-centric administrative system by equipping officials with emerging digital competencies.The iGOT Karmayogi platform the national digital learning portal under Mission Karmayogi offers free, self-paced and certified AI courses tailored for…
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Haryana CM Nayab Saini Orders Statewide Drive to Clear Tatima Cases, Focuses on Gurugram Civic Issues

Haryana CM Nayab Saini Orders Statewide Drive to Clear Tatima Cases, Focuses on Gurugram Civic Issues

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh)- Haryana Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini directed officials of Haryana State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation and Haryana Urban Development Authority to ensure the prompt disposal of all pending tatima-related cases across the state on a priority basis. He said that delays in such matters compel citizens to make repeated visits to government offices, lead to unnecessary disputes and litigation, and adversely affect administrative functioning. Therefore, a special campaign should be undertaken in a planned manner to resolve these cases. The Chief Minister was presiding over the meeting of the District Public Relations and Grievance Redressal…
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IMD Issues Weather Alert for Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh; Rain, Thunderstorms Expected

IMD Issues Weather Alert for Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh; Rain, Thunderstorms Expected

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The India Meteorological Department has released a special weather bulletin warning of changing weather conditions across Punjab, Haryana, and Chandigarh starting April 6.According to the advisory, a western disturbance is set to impact the Himalayan region, leading to increased rainfall activity accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, gusty winds, and possible hailstorms in parts of the plains.For Punjab and Haryana, light rainfall is expected at isolated locations over the next 24 hours. However, weather activity is likely to intensify on April 7, with light to moderate rainfall forecast at several places, followed by scattered showers on April 8. The…
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